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Juvenile Heron perched on wall at Brookmill Park

Lewisham's wildlife struggles in early summer heatwave - here's how you can help

The climate crisis is eroding the familiar pattern of the seasons and causing heatwaves, droughts and flash floods. How is this affecting our fragile local wildlife and what can we do to help?

Louise Krupski, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet member for Environment, Transport and Climate Action inspects solar panels

Climate Scorecard 2025 - Lewisham gets top marks on Planning & Land Use but penalties for clean air and nature

The council improved on its 2023 Climate Score by 10%, achieving its highest scores on Planning & Land Use and Collaboration & Engagement. It saw improvements across every category except Biodiversity, losing points on Clean Air and Nature.

Dulwich Woods, March 2025

Sydenham Hill and Dulwich Woods: A hidden gem in south east London

Photographer Patty Gambini finds nature flourishing in this peaceful haven. Together, the woods form the largest remaining fragment of the old Great North Wood, which once covered the area.

Nature in the city - Brookmill Park, Deptford

Nature in the city - Brookmill Park, Deptford

The park with its nature areas provides an urban sanctuary for wildlife. Greenwich photographer Karin Tearle shares her pictures and invites you to visit.

Range of trees seen above brick wall

Wild green space in Brockley saved from development

Campaigner hopes the tree-filled plot can be opened to the public, as a pocket park, small nature reserve or even a forest school.